Inkle Loom Weaving Class- Beginner

Inkle Loom Weaving Class for Beginners – Create Beautiful Bands
Course Overview:
Learn the art of inkle loom weaving in this beginner-friendly workshop. Starting with an empty loom, you’ll master the steps from warping to weaving and create your first inkle bands. These versatile bands can be used for trim, guitar straps, belts, bracelets, and more.
What’s Included:

All materials provided
Hands-on instruction in a small group setting

Course Format:

Duration: 1 class
Length: 3 hours
Maximum Participants: 4
Fee: $35 (includes all materials)

Instructor: Michele Franklin - www.theshepherdspillow.com
With over 20 years of expertise in spinning, weaving, and wearable art, Michele Franklin brings artistry and craftsmanship to every creation. Her work has graced stages, screens, and museums worldwide, earning recognition for its originality and cultural depth.
Highlights of Michele’s Accomplishments:

Commissioned Hats featured in:

• Amazing Canadian Fashion Magazine (2016) – 4-page artist spotlight
• Hat featured in Viking film The Final Battle of Grettir the Strong
• The Juilliard School Costume Department, New York
• 2013 FreeCreditScore.com commercial
• Two music videos

Museum Exhibits & Historical Displays:

• Mongolian Museum Exhibit – California (4 commissioned hats)
• New York Historical Society (6 commissioned hats)
• Buxton Museum, Derbyshire, England – Viking display (2 commissioned hats)

International Recognition:

• Asian Art Research Co., Toronto – multiple commissioned pieces
• Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck, Motithang Palace, Bhutan – commissioned hat

Michele’s creations are more than accessories. They are stories woven in fiber, blending tradition, innovation, and artistry.